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By: Michael 2014-08-27 17:05:58

This 3400-mile round trip tour was long and tiring, but our excellent tour guide, Bruce Cheng, made it very pleasant and easier for us. There are several early start hours required to adequately cover... More>>

By: Yulia 2013-09-09 14:06:07

I bought this tour for my elderly mother. She is a native Russian speaker, but after living in the United States for 20 years she understands English fairly well when spoken to clearly. Generally she ... More>>

By: Yaqi 2013-09-08 17:02:36

Great trip! Our tour guide Charlie is very professional. He explained everything in good detail and arranged everything well. The itinerary was very well-arranged. Would definitely recommend the trip!

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No-show (or late cancellation) of 3rd discounted passenger incurs $20 / day fee for the reserved bus seat. Ex: taking a 2-day tour would pay: $20 x 2 (days) = $40. No show penalty for the 3rd person will be charged from 1st and 2nd travelers. Paying passengers pay directly to tour guide on day of departure

All passengers partaking in these promotions must follow our itinerary, and must participate in all optional tours. All optional tour fares and admissions must be purchased from the tour guide. Failure to comply will result in full charge for 3rd passengers original tour fare, charged immediately and collected by our tour guide

Discounts may not available during special events and holidays.

Children policy: Child rates apply to those who are 2-9 years and sharing one room with at least 2 adults. Please note each hotel room can only accommodate 4 guests (adults or children regardless of age).
3rd person, 4th person or child must share with the 1st & 2nd travelers in the same room (2 double beds). Extra beds, extra items and services (such as extra toiletries and towels) will not be provided.

Infant Rate: A separate seat is required for infants and infant
rate ($25/day) apply to those under 2 years old (*rate does not include any
admission fees)

Hotel rooms are typically designed and equipped for two travelers. They usually feature a queen- or king-sized bed or two double beds, which are meant to provide adequate comfort for two travelers. And if your tour overnight at Los Angeles or Las Vegas, please book it at least 3 days before departure, or you'll pay the addtional resort fees and have no group discount.

Itinerary

San Francisco - Sacramento - Elko (507 miles)

Visit the California State Capital - Sacramento. Founded in 1849, Sacramento was at the heart of the gold rush, Pony Express and first continental railroad. In the afternoon head through the famous Donner Pass and enter Nevada - nicknamed the Silver State. Overnight stay in Elko.

Sacramento, CAMore»Founded in 1849, Sacramento was at the heart of the gold rush, Pony Express, and first trans-continental railroad. Today it serves as the capital of the state of California and one of its most important cities.«Less

California State CapitolMore»At the State Capitol, the past, present and future of California interact with equal force. The building serves as both a museum and the state’s working seat of government. Visitors to the Capitol can at once experience California’s rich history and witness the making of history through the modern lawmaking process.«Less

Standard Hotel: Red Lion Hotel Elko or High Desert Inn or similar

Day 2

Elko - Salt Lake City - Yellowstone National Park (680 miles)

Today, we will drive around the Great Salt Lake and through the Great Salt Desert before visiting Twin Falls, ID, which provides amazing views of the Snake River. We will spend the night in West Yellowstone.

Salt Lake City, UTMore»Utah's gorgeous capital city sits amidst the mountains of the American Southwest on the shores of the breathtaking Great Salt Lake. The city is steeped in history and architecture in addition to wondrous vistas and scenery.«Less

Great Salt Lake (Passing By)More»The largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere is the famous Great Salt Lake in northern Utah. People visit the lake's namesake, Salt Lake City, every year to see the natural wonder and tour its shores.«Less

Great Salt Lake Desert (Passing By)More»The Great Salt Lake Desert covers the area between Salt Lake City and Nevada in the northern corner of Utah. It is known for its vast salt deposits, which are so large they can be seen on satellite images.«Less

Twin Falls, ID

Snake River CanyonMore»The Snake River Canyon in southwestern Idaho's Magic Valley region is a picturesque location for tourists. The easily-accessible canyon floor contains several parks and golf courses along the banks of the Snake River.«Less

Standard Hotel: Yellowstone Country Inn or Dude & Roundup or Travelers Lodge or similar

Today, we will visit Yellowstone National Park, the oldest national park in the U.S., where we will see attractions like the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Mud Volcano, Mammoth Springs, and plenty of other hot springs, the most famous of which is Old Faithful. We will also get the chance to see the various species of wildlife that inhabit the park, including bison, elk, and bears. Then, we will pass Jenny Lake and arrive at Grand Teton National Park. After a stop in Jackson Hole, WY, we will head for Pocatello, ID for the night.

Yellowstone, WYMore»The largest, oldest, and most famous national park displays a fascinating scenery of hot springs, geysers, canyons & waterfalls, and nature everywhere you look!«Less

Old Faithful GeyserMore»Old Faithful is a cone geyser in the Upper Geyser Basin of Yellowstone National Park. It is one of the park's most well-known natural features, and is famous for its predictability. It generally erupts every 91 minutes.«Less

Mud Volcano AreaMore»The Mud Volcano blew itself apart in the early 20th century, but visitors can still see the impressive crater and other geothermal features in the surrounding area, such as the Mud Cauldron, Black Dragon’s Caldron, and Dragon’s Mouth Spring.«Less

Grand Canyon of the YellowstoneMore»This impressive gap in the earth in the first large canyon on the Yellowstone River. It is 24 miles long, and can reach a quarter-mile in depth and 3/4 a mile in width. It is gorgeously colored.«Less

Lower Yellowstone River FallsMore»The Lower Falls of the Yellowstone River in Wyoming are the largest by volume in the Rocky Mountains of the western United States, and they stand more than 300 feet tall-- almost twice as high as Niagara Falls.«Less

Grand Teton National Park, WYMore»Grand Teton National Park is is located in the Rocky Mountains, Northwest Wyoming. Grand Teton National Park is noted for its stunning mountain vistas, its shimmering alpine lakes and its abundant wildlife.«Less

Jackson Hole, WYMore»Famous frontier town, located at the crossing of Grand Teton and Rocky Mountains, it became a heaven for outdoors sports enthusiast. The widely praised Elk Antler Arches Park, with its four arches made with thousands of elk antlers is a must see.«Less

Standard Hotel: Red Lion Hotel or similar

Day 4

Pocatello - Salt Lake City - Bryce Canyon National Park (437 miles)

Arrive in Utah's state capital - Salt Lake City. Visit the famous Temple Square and learn about the Mormon settlement in depth. Later in the Afternoon, head to Bryce Canyon National Park. The limited archeological findings indicate that this area was used primarily for hunting with most habitation in the river valleys below. Over time, erosion has carved colorful limestone into thousands of spires, fins, arches and mazes. The formations collectively called "hoodoos," and are arranged and tinted with various colors. Overnight stay in Bryce Canyon.

Salt Lake City, UTMore»Utah's gorgeous capital city sits amidst the mountains of the American Southwest on the shores of the breathtaking Great Salt Lake. The city is steeped in history and architecture in addition to wondrous vistas and scenery.«Less

Temple SquareMore»Approximately ten acres in size, Temple Square is the center of religious activity for the Church of Latter Day Saints, housing the Temple and Tabernacle that are central to the religion.«Less

Bryce Canyon National Park, UTMore»Bryce Canyon National Park is named for just one of many canyons which form a series of horseshoe-shaped amphitheaters on the edge of the Paunsaugunt Plateau in southern Utah.«Less

Bryce Canyon NPMore»Bryce Canyon National Park in southern Utah does not feature a canyon as its main attraction, but natural amphitheaters and an abundance of special rock formations called "hoodoos." The park is known for its scenic drive.«Less

Visit Zion National Park. The name Zion is a Hebrew word meaning a place of refuge. Experience the dramatic landscape of sculptured canyons and soaring cliffs. Overnight stay in Las Vegas. Accommodations will be at the Excalibur Hotel & Casino, named for the mythical sword of King Arthur. Immerse yourself in the castle themed resort right in the middle of the Las Vegas Strip. Choose from one of the many eateries on the property, including the Roundtable Buffet, or head down the Strip and stop by one of the other world famous hotels.

Zion National Park, UTMore»The highlight of Zion National Park in southwestern Utah is Zion Canyon, which reaches a half mile in depth. The park is home to a spectacular amount of plants and animals, including over two hundred species of birds.«Less

Las Vegas, NVMore»Las Vegas is known as the "Entertainment Capital of the World" for a good reason-- casinos and hotels line its streets, and visitors can gamble, see shows, and shop at virtually any hour of the day or night.«Less

Las Vegas StripMore»This is the quintessential Las Vegas street, lined to the brim with some of the city's biggest casinos, which in turn house the city's best venues for entertainment. The Strip is also home to the iconic "Las Vegas" sign.«Less

Las Vegas Night TourMore»See fabulous Las Vegas at its best-- at night! This exciting tour of the famous Strip takes guests to sights such as the Bellagio Fountains, Venetian Hotel, Volcano at the Mirage, and more.«Less

Today, guests can visit either the South Rim or the West Rim of the Grand Canyon.

Option 1: South Grand Canyon
The Grand Canyon offers one of the most spectacular examples of erosion not found anywhere in the world. Canyon National Park is a designated World Heritage Site and is unmatched in the incomparable vistas that it offers to visitors on the rim. Drive by Hoover Dam for a photo stop on the way to the Grand Canyon. Overnight stay in Las Vegas.

Option 2: Grand Canyon West Rim "The Skywalk"
Your journey begins from stopping by the magnificent Hoover Dam and then on to the Majestic Hualapai Indian Reservation where is located at the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. You can walk along the rim of this great wonder of nature - unblemished by modern civilization. You may walk on the Skywalk (Optional tour). David Jin, the man who conceived and funded Skywalk makes this U-shaped platform, which extends 70ft over the edge and about 4,000 feet over the canyon floor. You may also elect to take a helicopter flight into the Grand Canyon & cruise along the Colorado River aboard a pontoon boat (Optional tour). Overnight stay in Las Vegas.

Grand Canyon, AZMore»Considered one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Grand Canyon was carved over 17 million years by the Colorado River. This breathtaking, 18-mile-long canyon has been stunning visitors for hundreds of years.«Less

Grand Canyon South RimMore»Every year, over five million people stand on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to absorb the majestic views of one of the world's greatest natural wonders. Visitors can take hiking or driving tours to explore the area.«Less

Due to weather condition in winter season, we have the rights to cancel Grand Canyon South option tours at any time without notice. At that time guest can choose Grand canyou west rim or have a free time at Las Vegas.

Admission (Mandatory): Adult $50; Child $50

South Rim Helicopter TourMore»This helicopter tour is the best way to catch a panoramic view of the majestic South Rim of the Grand Canyon, viewing the massive canyon walls glimmer and reflect in the sun.«Less

Admission (Optional): Adult $220; Child $220

Skywalk Glass BridgeMore»This horseshoe-shaped see-through glass walkway extends out over the West Rim of the Grand Canyon. The bridge will be able to sustain winds in excess of 100 miles per hour from 8 directions, as well as an 8.0-magnitude earthquake.«Less

Grand Canyon West RimMore»From pontoon boat rides to the impressive Skywalk Glass Bridge, the West Rim of the Grand Canyon is home to unique experiences unlike any other place along the ridges of this natural wonder.«Less

West Rim Grand Canyon Helicopter and Boat TourMore»These exciting tours from the West Rim descend directly into the Grand Canyon. They combine the thrill of a helicopter and the speed of a pontoon boat to form an unforgettable up-close experience with the magnificent Grand Canyon.«Less

Admission (Optional): Adult $220; Child $220|Duration: Approx. 1 Hour

West Rim Grand Canyon Helicopter TourMore»On this tour, you will fly above and deep into the Grand Canyon via the West Rim in a might helicopter, following the winding path of the Colorado River.«Less

Admission (Optional): Adult $159; Child $159

Grand Canyon IMAXMore»Covering more than four thousand years of human history and interaction with the Grand Canyon, from the early Anasazi through the present day, this movie is an informative and spectacular exploration of what it means to visit the canyon.«Less

Hopi HouseMore»This building was constructed in 1905 in the style of older Hopi Indian architecture. Its purpose is to serve as a marketplace for Native American crafts for visitors to the Grand Canyon Village. It also houses a Hopi museum.«Less

Mather PointMore»Mather Point is a popular stop along the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, providing an exquisite overlook of the vast and expansive natural wonder below.«Less

Bright Angel LodgeMore»One of the many comfortable lodges for visitors to the Grand Canyon Village, the Bright Angel Lodge offers lodging and amenities right on the South Rim of the country's greatest natural wonder, ensuring for a memorable stay.«Less

Standard Hotel: Excalibur Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV or similar

Day 7

Las Vegas - San Francisco (569 miles)

In the morning, depart Las Vegas towards San Francisco. Head towards the world's first solar power plant, there are 340,000 solar panels planted into the vast sea of sand. After crossing the Mojave Desert, see the world's longest runway at Edwards Air Force Base, the US aerospace aircraft have landed on the runway on several occasions; looking up, you may perhaps see a very busy sky, for it is here that mankind first broke the speed of sound. Next, pass by the Tehachapi mountain range and see California's largest wind power generating operation. You will see mountains covered by windmills. In the afternoon, travel through the fertile Central Valley. You can learn about the vast agriculture industry that brought prosperity to California and the clash it has with ongoing water conservation projects. Evening arrival to the Bay Area.
- You can self dismiss at Las Vegas today, hotel check out time is 11 am.
- For tour passengers who would like to have a transfer service from Las Vegas to Los Angeles, service fee is $35 per person.

If you would like to join the optional activities, please pay the fee in cash to the tour guide. You cannot buy / use the tickets on your own or use City Passes. The tour guide will arrange the tickets for the group.

Air fares.

All meals and drinks during the trip, although eating arrangements will be made by the tour guide.

A mandatory service fees: A total of $7 / day / person should be paid in cash to tour guide and the bus driver as a service fee. Any child / Infant reserving a seat will have to pay the service fees as well. Ex: 2 people taking a 2-day tour would pay: $7 x 2 (seats) x 2 (days) = $28.

Additional Note

Language: All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour and/or driver guides (English/Chinese). Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate the tours.

Luggage and infant car seat Policy: Maximum two luggage(one full size+one carry on). We will charge $25 for every extra suitcase.
Each passenger is permitted one piece of luggage to be stored underneath the
bus and one additional smaller handheld piece of luggage can be taken on
board. Please note that strollers or wheelchairs will account as the one
piece of luggage delegated to the passenger. Passenger can bring their own
car seat or infant seat.

No smoking is allowed in the hotel rooms at any time. Failure to comply will result in a $300.00 fine payable immediately and charged by Hotel.

Policies

Confirmation

All purchases are subject to re-confirmation within 2-3 business days after booking. Please do not book airline tickets until you have received the confirmation.

Redemption

You will receive an confirmation email (e-ticket) after your order was received. Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Email (e-ticket). When you reserve your attractions and services you will be asked to print e-tickets to present when you arrive at your destination. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.

Terms & Condition

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

The purchase of any travel services represents your acceptance Terms & Conditions set out herein. Please ensure that you read carefully and understand these Terms & Conditions prior to booking.

Booking changes
A fee may be charged for any revision or alteration made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed. Name changes or corrections may be treated as a cancellation and cancellation fees will apply. A change of tour date or tour itinerary may be treated as a cancellation, and normal cancellation fees will apply. No change in pick-up location is allowed within 2 business days from departure. We are not responsible for the missed tour due to unconfirmed change in pick up locations.

Cancellations and Alteration fees
Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed and pending bookings. Therefore, cancellation penalties and or fees will apply. Time of cancellation will be determined when notice is received and confirmed by our office. Notice of cancellation must be made directly to Taketours through web mail at Contact Us. Your refund request will be answered and processed promptly. If you do not receive any reply
within 2 business days, that means your request is not received successfully; thus, the tour status remains "confirmed". Please contact us immediately
at 617.500.7002.(Notification day and departure day are not counted)

Cancellations received up to 7 days prior to departure will incur a penalty of
$50 per person.

Cancellations received within 4-6 days of departure will
incur a penalty of
$100 per person.

Cancellations received within 3 days of departure will incur a penalty of
100% of total purchase amount.

Unused features are non-refundable. No shows forfeit entire payment.

We cannot grant refunds more than 30 days after completion of tour.There is 6% handling fee of refund amount add-on to the above penalties.

Itinerary Variations
We constantly strives to improve tour itineraries and features. If such improvements can be made, or unforeseen circumstances beyond our control make changes necessary - we reserve the right to vary itineraries and to substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicate departures may operate, and sometimes in reverse order in which case hotels may vary from those stated on the itinerary pages.

Tour Cancellation
We reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule any tour departure in accordance with operating requirements
(e.g. minimum number of passengers) or circumstances beyond its control. If cancellation is made any time prior to departure* of the tour, Taketours' only liability will be to refund to the passenger the amount it has received for the tour booking. We will try to re-book the same or similar tour. Please note that we are not liable for any cancellation penalties incurred on any other travel arrangements including air tickets purchased separately from customers.

We are not responsible for any other travel arrangements affected due to our cancellations.

Popular FAQs

The itinerary/details page of the tour will have information about the level of hotel. The actual hotel will not be finalized until 1 or 2 days before departure. Most hotels are around 2 stars and you may get the exact hotel details while reconfirming your tour.

Departure information, including time and location, is listed in the “Departure And Return Details” section of the tour itinerary. There is often a link to a map as well. Every e-ticket includes full pick-up time and location information. Please print out your e-Ticket and bring your ID to board the bus.

Children under 2 years old will be charged $25 per day for mandatory General Liability Insurance. It is also to guarantee a seat for the child. If the parents prefer to hold the child, it is considered as forfeiting the seat.

This is where you select how many people will be in your room. Double occupancy for hotel room is only guaranteed with a tour purchase by two persons. Single room is only for one person and price is higher. Family triple arrangements can be purchased with three tickets. Family quad arrangements can be purchased with four tickets.

No. Gotobus is a complete online travel company and uses a completely secure and automated booking system, therefore we can only accept bookings made online, using an authorized and valid credit card, check (by fax or mail) and money order (by mail).

You will find an electronic brochure for each tour on our website describing all activities and itineraries. Printed brochures are not available. If you do not find adequate information about a tour on our website, please contact our online help. Contact customer support

Please refer to the cancelation policy of the tour under Redemption and Policies tab. You need to send us an email at support@taketours.com for the cancelation. Your refund request will be answered and processed promptly. If you do not receive any reply, that means your request is not processed. Please contact us immediately.

At this moment, we are not offering any hotel upgrades. When this option is available we should have it on the tour page.

Customer Q & As

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Q:

Hello, if I want to join the tour 358-289 on Aug.12, when is the latest time I make booking? Thank you!by Jessica Bi on 2015-06-01

A:

Sorry. As you know, it is peak season for traveling now. We can not advise the lastest time for booking.

Taketours on 2015-06-04

Q:

Hello, if I want to join the tour 358-289 on Aug.12, when is the latest time I make booking? Thank you!by Jessica Bi on 2015-06-01

A:

Sorry. As you know, it is peak season for traveling now. We can not advise the lastest time for booking.

Taketours on 2015-06-04

Q:

Hello? I am interested in this trip, and Can I ask a question?
Do I must go West Rim in Grand Canyon and make a payment for $80? I am confused of it because I can see the word, &#39;mandatory.&#39; However, I want to select only South Rim! Please let me know clear of it.by Yunhee Yang on 2014-04-18

A:

If you choose to go to West Rim, you will need to pay $80. South Rim is free.

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Read what other travelers think about this tour. What they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved, it's all here to help you make the most of your next trip. View All

Posted on: 2014-08-27

Name: Michael

Star ratings:

I recommend this tour!

This 3400-mile round trip tour was long and tiring, but our excellent tour guide, Bruce Cheng, made it very pleasant and easier for us. There are several early start hours required to adequately cover all of the diverse sites, but our driver, Joe, made it safe and comfortable. For those who like Chinese buffets, we had 6 in 4 states. In summary, it was a good experience and worth the long hours to see all of the sites, as advertised.

Posted on: 2013-09-09

Name: Yulia

Star ratings:

I recommend this tour!

I bought this tour for my elderly mother. She is a native Russian speaker, but after living in the United States for 20 years she understands English fairly well when spoken to clearly. Generally she was quite exhilarated over this tour and said she would do it again with this company. She felt that the itinerary was fantastic! She loved the places visited and was quite happy with the bus and accommodations. The only major complaint she had was that the tour guide Bruce was very deceiving and greedy when it came to the cost of all additional optional attractions. For example, the general cost of the entry to the Yellowstone Park is $12 if entering by foot, and $10 for Senior Lifetime pass. The motorcoach (bus) pays a flat fee of $300 to enter the park. With 47 passengers on board of the bus the true cost of entry per person would have been $6. Nonetheless every person had to pay $14 to the tour guide regardless of age. At the end of the tour, everyone was offered to see the Cirque du Soleil Show KA in Las Vegas. The tickets were offered at a price point of $150 per person i.e. $143 + fees. Bruce went to buy them on the day of the performance after collecting money from people who wanted to attend. While strolling down the street before the show, my mother stumbled upon a ticket booth that was selling the same day tickets for the same show at 25% discount. So a $143 ticket would have cost her $107 + $7 processing fee totaling $114. Thatâ€™s a $36 difference! When Bruce brought the tickets the price and fees were scratched off so that people could not see the actual price he paid for them, but it was quite obvious that he made some extra money by overcharging unassuming tourists in his group. And these are only two examples. My mother felt that she was tricked and deceived and was offended by this unfair practice especially that at the end of the tour everyone was expected to lay out an additional $6 per day for the tips totaling $42 per tour per person. With 47 people on board it adds up to $2,000 for the guide and the driver to share in tips. Why being greedy? Otherwise, my mother felt the tour was great and worth every penny! She also wished they spent a bit more time in Sacramento.

Posted on: 2013-09-08

Name: Yaqi

Star ratings:

I recommend this tour!

Great trip! Our tour guide Charlie is very professional. He explained everything in good detail and arranged everything well. The itinerary was very well-arranged. Would definitely recommend the trip!

Posted on: 2013-09-08

Name: Frank

Star ratings:

I recommend this tour!

Me and my cousin who was visiting from overseas took this tour not knowing what to expect and if these positive reviews were even real. After this trip, I can attest that the reviews are much of what I experienced.
Raymond, our tour guide and Gonzalo, our driver were dynamic duos making our tour pleasant as possible with their humor and knowledge of the areas we covered. And boy did we cover lots of territory in a week span. Well worth your small investment compared to other tour companies that I've looked into which asked for more with less places visited. The lodging wasn't the best, but you don't want to spend much time in your room while travelling to so many places with tight timeline, a place to sleep and shower is all you need in this type of packaged tour. The bus for the most part was a comfortable ride, good leg room, shoulder space is tight when sitting next to grown man, nice to have a charger for phones by each seat, but it charges way too slowly and actually drains when you're charging and using it at the same time. Using the restroom on the bus was discouraged, but we made enough frequent stops which was on the average every 2 hours, so as long as you manage your fluid intake, then it shouldn't be a problem. Since most of the passengers were Chinese, the meal stops were at Chinese buffets at reasonable prices. But you have a choice of eating at other Non-Chinese establishments including common fast food chains nearby. Raymond our tour guide commented in both Chinese and English. We met some good people and made friends while on this tour. We took a ton of pictures that will surely to leave lasting memories. I recommend this tour to anyone who isn't sure what to expect and have doubts like me before I went on this trip. A solid 4 star experience!

Posted on: 2013-09-04

Name: sunil

Star ratings:

I recommend this tour!

Initially when, I booked the Tour, I was scared & not sure how the tour will be. I was even scared till the time I met Bruce Chang our Tour Guide, I must say Bruce is a highly skilled Professional Tour Guide, He made the Tour Interesting and funny. Everything was superbly organised and we did not even have to wait for Room Keys. Hotel was OK and the tour was professionally organised. I strongly recommended to my friends to take this tour. I am going to take this tour again .
Awesome Job take Tour Team. Keep going...

Posted on: 2013-08-01

Name: Supriya

Star ratings:

I recommend this tour!

This was our first time on a bus tour. I took this tour with my 13 yo son. The itinerary was just adequate. We got enough time at places as I treated this tour as a touch point for all that there was to see. If I liked a particular place, I decided to visit leisurely later. Good accommodation overall.
Food - Stopped at mostly Chinese buffets which we grew wary of. But there were other options close-by. Many times fast food but one good part was we also stopped close to super markets or grocery stores from where we picked up fruits and veggies to snack on during the day. Most days we started early. Places by themselves were breathtakingly beautiful. The tour was well-organized and the driver, Gonzalo and our guide Simon were great too. They were friendly, courteous and knew their way around well. I wish there would equal commentary in English as there was in Chinese.
Pros:
- Did not have to drive the almost 3500 miles myself.
- The guide and driver were great at their job and safe.
- We made adequate and frequent stops - every 2 - 2&1/2 hours for bio break and to stretch.
- We got a good tour of Las Vegas by night.
- Simon reminded us every morning to check we got all our belongings - especially valuables like earrings, chains/pendants, cellphones, etc.
- Made the hotel stays comfortable by picking up our room keys and giving us pointers to what to explore where.
- Clincher for me personally was that the pick up point was a walking distance from my house. I did not need a friend or somebody to drop me with my luggage.
- They made arrangements for separate beds for me and my son. I wasn't sure this was going to happen when I had chosen one room.
- The bus had charging points at every seat so we could charge our phones, tablets, etc. while in the bus.
- We stopped at grocery stores where we could stock up on fresh fruit and healthy snacks every day.
Cons:
- The bus could have been a bit more comfortable. It took us time to get used to it. For tall people, it could be a challenge as there isn't a lot of leg room.
- Motel-like place to stay at W. Yellowstone.
- Less English commentary.
- More geared towards Chinese clientele.
But all in all, a great experience and I loved the fact that we covered a lot of ground in 7 days. I will do this or a similar tour again. Highly recommended especially if you have never seen these places. It can't get better than this for this price. Thank you, every one, who made this possible and an enjoyable experience!

Posted on: 2013-07-06

Name: Nataly

Star ratings:

I recommend this tour!

I looked for many tours, but this company was the cheapest and proposed everything what I wanted to see in one trip for 7 days. Before trip I was a little worried, and even didn't expect such good quality for the money. At the end I am fully satisfied - it was very good tour. Everything was very well organized, strictly to schedule. No any problems. Only good words about our driver Gonsalo and group guide Simon. They made their things the best, and both are fun and cool guys. All information was provided by guide in English as well as in Chinese
Tour includes a lot of places for a short period, so we have a little time to see them, not more than 1 - 1,5 hrs for each. But I would say it was just enough to enjoy. Hotels were very nice and clean, with pools, in all of them they provide fridge, microwave and coffeemaker, what is very useful. Only be ready, the hotel in Las Vegas has no those useful things, and it makes not very nice expressions about this hotel.
Food was not included, but guide recommend us very good restaurants, mainly Chinese buffets. We are Europeans, but enjoyed Chinese food very much â€“ great choices, good quality and price!!!
With no doubt, would recommend this tour and highly-professional company to my friends, and, probably, will go with them somewhere again.

Really like the tour. Our tour guide Bruce and our driver Joel were really nice and very very knowledgeable. Everyone had a lot of fun and really enjoyed themselves. The team was very organized and professional, we were never running late and got to see all of the beautiful places. Highly Recommended!

Posted on: 2012-07-08

Name: Bash

Star ratings:

It was fun, and exceeded my expectations. The bus was quite new, and the suspension was very nice - felt like we were flying.
Kudos to the guide Bruce Chang, who did a fantastic job of arranging everything smoothly, on time, and patiently providing plenty of details along the way.
Although we felt slightly rushed, we covered a lot more places than if we drove ourselves, and for a lot less effort/price. Can't imagine driving so much ourselves in the heat !
Takes you to the best of each park/spot, and allows sufficient time to enjoy before heading to the next place. Of course, this is not for you if you want to hike much etc.
The hotels were quite good too, although no breakfast(anyway, we used to head out very early 5 - 8 AM, so it may not have been much help anyway).
Being a vegetarian, I didn't have as much fun at the food stops as the others, but most of the stops were in large shopping complexes with a handful of fast food places to choose from.
Oh, they also switched seats everyday, which seems a good idea.

Posted on: 2012-06-03

Name: beatriz

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Tour was ok but too fast. Too many places to visit and not enough time to spend on any of them.

Posted on: 2011-08-16

Name: Pattrick

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Very well planned tour. We've been to every place as shown in the itinerary, but not so much time at each stop, esp. grand canyon south rim, we only had an hour there. The bus is pretty comfortable, I had a plenty of sleep on the bus. Tour guide is amazing, very good job in taking care of us, very informative, his name is Bruce. I would recommend this tour to my friends.

Posted on: 2011-07-30

Name: ashish

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It worked out perfectly with our 2 and 1.2 year old son. Getting up in the morning was a little troubling but "no pain no gain". My only complaint is the trip to Grand Canyon West Coast was not as exciting as explained by the tour guide. The skywalk and the whole facility was not worth the money spent. The vegetarian food option was a disaster (steam rice and boiled vegetables)! They should either stop keeping vegetarian on the menu or at least keep some option which is worth the money spent. Also, the west rim is not worth visiting. It does have skywalk and helicopter ride but the Grand Canyon is better appreciated from South Side. The tour guide should explain that to us. Rest of the experience was amazing. The bus was comfortable and stopping frequently enough for breaks. I will highly recommend this tour and the company to others.

Posted on: 2011-07-14

Name: Sandeep

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It's a great way to see most wonderful canyons in a very comfortable, friendly and well mannered tour. One of the best experience of my vacation. Had very friendly guide and fellow travellers and I just don't have words to describe one of the best experiences in US vacation that me and my family had.

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